Nurse

Tawteen

Department: SU Clinic- Student Services Department

Reporting to: Manager of Student Services Department

Type of Employment: Full-time

Purpose of Position: Responsible for providing professional nursing services and patient care in outpatient settings inside Sohar University Clinic and student hostels. The nurse has to follow established nursing procedures, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, intervention and evaluation. Staff member has to ensure adherence to the policies and nursing procedures, standards and practices.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Implement provided Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) controls and follow instructions.
• Provide direct, professional nursing care in outpatient settings and student hostels.
• Prepare equipment and assist the medical doctor during examination and treatments.
• Evaluate new and existing patients to determine priority and suitability of treatment and or need for modifications.
• Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, perform intravenous, intramuscular, IV fluids and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Perform specialized nursing procedures (as required).
• Oversee and guide the work of the clinic support staff (medical helpers).
• Perform miscellaneous jobs related to nursing duties, such as shifting and escorting emergency cases to health facilities (as required).
• Teach students some medical-related to general health practices.
• Monitor the health equipment and instruments in the clinic and female hostels.
• The employee is required to strictly adhere and comply with Sohar University policies, bylaws, and regulations that are related to their work.
• Any other assigned tasks that fall within the competence of the department/faculty.